Tips for Great Senior Portrait Photography

Senior portraits are a rite of passage to bid farewell to your final year in High School. It’s also fun as you get older to take a look back at them.  Even though we don’t want to admit it at the time; we do, and will change!  As you are preparing to have your portrait session, here are a couple things to think about:

What defines me at this moment, who am I?

a dancer?

an athlete?

a gamer?

a reader?

Any props that help to define you give a great story in front of the camera. Have you won any medals or ribbons? Bring them along, let’s show them off too!

What clothes should I wear?

In addition to props, your clothing can help to tell your story.  Do you like to run around in a batman costume at night? Great! Let’s show it off!

What is your favorite outfit? I love to buy new outfits, especially for photoshoots, but I also think that your favorite outfit is a must-have. With Courtney June Photography, there is no limit to clothing changes.  I want you to show off who you are- without limits!

Where should I have my photos taken?

This also helps show off your personality.  Are you a city/urban person, country, coffee shop, library, etc? We work together to choose locations that work great photographically, and also to give you the look you want.

For the ladies- Should I get my hair and makeup done?

Absolutely! But within reason, you don’t want to look like someone you aren’t.  Make sure that it’s done naturally and that you still look like you. Doing your hair and makeup yourself is just fine too!  It’s what you do everyday, right?

What to have in your “day of” toolkit:

• Makeup for touch ups
• Bug spray!!!
• Bobby pins
• Normal head attire – do you wear hats or headbands regularly? Don’t forget to bring them
• Sunscreen (typically we aren’t out in the heat of day, but if you have fair skin, then this is something to not forget)
• Outfit changes (unlimited)
• Shoes (unless you plan on wearing the same pair)
• Accessories (jewelry- necklaces,earrings, rings, watch, scarves)
• Fashion tape (if you know what this is, you’ll know to if you need it)